The Town FilesDe Pue, Illinois
Village in Bureau County · population 1,633 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $59,300
- Household income
- $58,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 29 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 44.9
De Pue is a village of 1,633 people in Bureau County, Illinois. The median home is worth $59,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Illinois towns.
How De Pue ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in De Pue is worth $59,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.0 times the median household income of $58,417, which is more affordable than 99% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $819 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | De Pue | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $59,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $819 | $960 |
| Median household income | $58,417 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.0× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1947 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in De Pue
| People | De Pue | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.9% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in De Pue
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.8°F. About 38.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.5 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 119 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of De Pue since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 20, 2004 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 8. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 14 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 71 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 13, 1981.
Severe weather in Bureau County since 1996
Bureau County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Bureau County
Bureau County had 10,032 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,297 a year. Unemployment was 5.7% in 2023; in De Pue itself the ACS puts it at 7.5%.
Public schools in De Pue
2 public schools with 324 students, about 10.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DePue Elem School | PK-8 | 226 | 10.3 |
| DePue High School | 9-12 | 98 | 12.3 |
Towns near De Pue
- Mark, IL5.3 mi · 519 people · home $161,600
- Hennepin, IL5.5 mi · 769 people · home $168,300
- Granville, IL5.8 mi · 1,359 people · home $142,500
- Ladd, IL5.9 mi · 1,263 people · home $129,600
- Spring Valley, IL6.3 mi · 5,582 people · home $153,300
- Dalzell, IL7.0 mi · 663 people · home $161,700
- Peru, IL8.7 mi · 9,896 people · home $154,300
- Princeton, IL9.0 mi · 7,832 people · home $134,700
De Pue questions
Is De Pue, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, De Pue scores better for retirees than 41% of Illinois towns and quieter than 69%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in De Pue?
The median owner-occupied home in De Pue is valued at $59,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,417, so homes cost about 1.0 times income. Median rent is $819 a month.
What is the weather like in De Pue?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.6 inches of precipitation a year and 28.5 inches of snow.
Does De Pue get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of De Pue since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 20, 2004. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)